When and where is the conference held?

The 2026 Orlando Parts & Service Conference takes place July 15–18, 2026 at the Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida, at 505 Water Street. Despite the club's Orlando name, the 2026 edition is hosted in Tampa.

Who should attend this conference?

The event is designed for Ford and Lincoln dealer parts, service, and body-shop managers and other Fixed Operations professionals. Vendor partners and Ford Motor Company representatives also attend, and both dealerships and vendors are invited.

Registration is completed online through the official conference website, where you can choose a Full Access Attendee Pass, a Vendor Booth Pass, or a sponsorship. After submitting your form, you receive an emailed invoice you can pay online, and lanyards are required for entrance to all events.

What are the key deadlines for vendors?

Vendor registration forms should be submitted no later than July 1, 2026, and payment for all dues and fees should be completed by July 10, 2026. Electrical service is available at booths for an additional charge billed by the A/V supplier.

What makes the conference worth attending?

It offers a Dealer Meeting speaker lineup with industry leaders, a vendor trade fair, and networking opportunities focused on delivering "Best in Industry" service. As a nonprofit event, registrations and sponsorships also support the club's W.L. Brewer Scholarship Fund for Fixed Operations professionals.

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Venue & Travel

Venue

Tampa Marriott Water Street

505 Water Street

<cite index="26-6">The Tampa Marriott Water Street is a redesigned waterfront hotel that sits adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center and is connected to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street via a glass skybridge on the third floor.</cite> <cite index="37-2">Completed in 2000, it has 27 floors with 727 rooms and 50,000 square feet of meeting space.</cite> <cite index="37-3">It is the city's largest hotel.</cite> <cite index="26-9,26-10">Amenities include a rooftop pool with city and water views and cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and on-site restaurants.</cite> <cite index="26-7">It is located near the Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Aquarium, Benchmark International Arena, and Sparkman Wharf.</cite>

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Parking

<cite index="26-3,26-4">Off-site valet parking is available at the Tampa Marriott Water Street, with a daily valet fee of $55.00 per day.</cite> <cite index="26-13">A short-term, daytime-only valet option is also offered at $35.00.</cite>

Several nearby garages provide additional options:

<cite index="24-1">Pam Iorio Parking Garage is the closest, roughly a 4-minute walk away.</cite>
<cite index="24-2">The Cumberland Ave. Garage is among the cheapest, from $2.00.</cite>
<cite index="24-9">Parking rates in the area can range from about $2.00 to $54.00 depending on the day, time, and duration.</cite>

Getting There

<cite index="31-1,31-2">The closest airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA), located approximately 8–9 miles from the hotel.</cite> <cite index="32-2">The drive from the airport is about 15 minutes.</cite> <cite index="38-13">From Tampa International Airport, take I-275 North for about six miles to downtown Exit 44, then follow signs to the Convention Center and Harbour Island.</cite> <cite index="36-6">The hotel is within a 10-minute walk of the Tampa Convention Center and Port of Tampa.</cite> Rideshare and taxi service are widely available in downtown Tampa.

Nearby Hotels

The venue is part of the Water Street Tampa district in downtown, surrounded by numerous hotels:

<cite index="26-6">JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, connected to the Marriott Water Street by a third-floor glass skybridge.</cite>
<cite index="21-5">The Westin Tampa Waterside, Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown, Aloft Tampa Downtown, and The Tampa EDITION, all in the downtown/Water Street area.</cite>
<cite index="35-2">Other nearby downtown options include Hilton Tampa Downtown, Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, Hotel Haya, Le Méridien Tampa, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center.</cite>